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Kislovodsk
Kislovodsk [Rus.,=sour water], city (1989 pop. 114,000), S European Russia, in the N Caucasus Mts. It is a famous health resort with mineral springs, sanatoriums, and a physico-therapeutical institute. Kislovodsk was founded in 1803. |
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Kislovodsk
Kislovodsk, Stavropol Territory/Russia Founded as a spa in 1803, it means ‘Sour Waters’ from kisliye ‘sour’ and vodi ‘spa’ or ‘waters’, plural of voda ‘water’.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kislovodsk." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kislovodsk." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Kislovodsk.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kislovodsk." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Kislovodsk.html |
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